The Prince by Nicolas Machiavel
It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles. How can a prince rise to power? What must he do to remain in it? What is expected of a good ruler? Which is betterto be feared or to be loved? Offering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not governed properly it shall collapse on the ruler. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccol Machiavellis The Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy. This classic edition is a must-have for all!The book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them It describes the art and craft of war It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library
Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence. Throughout his life, he was a diplomat, politician, historian, and writer. Machiavelli served the Florentine republic as secretary and second chancellor from 1498 to 1512 while the Medici family was out of power. His most famous work, The Prince, was a written attempt to re-ingratiate himself with the Medicis when they returned to power. Christopher Celenza is the author or editor of seven books and more than forty scholarly articles or book chapters in the fields of Italian Renaissance history, post-classical Latin literature, and philosophy. His most recent book, Machiavelli: A Portrait, was published by Harvard University Press in 2015.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789354406683 |
| ISBN 10 | 9354406688 |
| Title | The Prince |
| Author | Nicolo Machiavelli |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Fingerprint! Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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